Best Polydor

Juju is the fourth studio album by the English post-punk band Siouxsie and the Banshees, released in 1981 by Polydor Records. The album features the band's classic lineup, notably introducing guitarist John McGeoch and showcasing the intricate, tribal drumming style of Budgie. Characterized by its d...

“Return to Forever’s 1973 album is a landmark in jazz-fusion. Miles Davis leads Joe Zawinul and Wayne Shorter through intricate modal compositions notable for their harmonic complexity and extended improvisations. The recording established the group's innovative sound, appealing to serious jazz list...

Love Tracks is the sixth studio album by American singer Gloria Gaynor, released in 1978 on Polydor Records. Produced primarily by Dino Fekaris and Freddie Perren, the album is rooted in disco, R&B, and soul music. It contains the hit single 'I Will Survive,' which gained immense cultural significan...

Chick Corea's *My Spanish Heart*, released in 1976, is a landmark jazz album exploring the intersection of jazz fusion and flamenco music. The project prominently features collaborations with guitarist Paco de Lucía and other Spanish musicians, creating a distinctive soundscape. It’s notable for its...

Randy Weston’s *Tanjah* (1973) is a significant jazz album blending American improvisation with West African musical forms. The Polydor recording features Weston and his African Rhythms ensemble creating dynamic compositions rooted in complex polyrhythms and modal harmonies derived from the sonic la...

Greatest Hits is the Jam's 1991 Polydor compilation, collecting the British band's 18 hit singles plus Precious from the Town Called Malice double A-side.

This album is Vangelis's synthesizer-based original soundtrack for the 1981 British film Chariots of Fire, directed by Hugh Hudson and depicting the British Olympic track team of 1924. The score was recorded at Nemo Studios in London and is built primarily around electronic instrumentation, includin...

Against the Grain is a 1975 blues rock album by Irish guitarist and singer-songwriter Rory Gallagher. The record showcases Gallagher's multi-instrumental capabilities, as he performed electric and acoustic guitars, mandolin, harmonica, and saxophone. It features a mix of heavy electric blues rock tr...

Hyæna is the sixth studio album by English rock band Siouxsie and the Banshees, released in 1984, and notably features Robert Smith of the Cure on guitar.

"The Leprechaun" is a jazz-fusion studio album by American pianist and composer Chick Corea, released in 1976 on the Polydor label. The album blends acoustic jazz structures with synthesizers, funk-driven rhythms, and elements of Latin and Caribbean music. Corea is backed by a prominent ensemble of...

Irish Tour '74 is a live album by Irish blues-rock guitarist Rory Gallagher, released in 1974 on Polydor Records. Recorded during Gallagher's tour of Ireland in January 1974, the album captures performances from Belfast, Cork, and Dublin. The tour and album are notable for taking place during The Tr...

Assume Form is the fourth studio album by English musician James Blake, released in 2019 through Polydor Records. The record marks a shift toward a warmer, more structured songwriting style compared to his earlier, more experimental post-dubstep work. It features high-profile collaborations with art...

The Colour in Anything is the third studio album by English electronic musician James Blake, released in 2016 on Polydor Records. Spanning 17 tracks and over 76 minutes, it marks a shift toward a more expansive and sprawling sound compared to his earlier work. The record includes notable contributio...

Not Your Muse is the debut studio album by British-Jamaican soul singer Celeste, released in 2021 through Polydor Records. The album blends retro soul, jazz, and pop influences, showcasing her distinctive smoky vocal performance. Upon its release, the record debuted at number one on the UK Albums Ch...

Gloria Gaynor's 1978 album Park Avenue Sound was produced by Gregg Diamond and linked her voice with New York disco production.

Join Hands is the second studio album by the English post-punk band Siouxsie and the Banshees, released in 1979 by Polydor Records. The record serves as a dark, atmospheric concept album heavily influenced by themes of World War I, establishing a foundation for the band's early gothic sound. It was...

Deuce is the second studio album by Irish guitarist and songwriter Rory Gallagher, released in 1971 on Polydor Records. The album features Gallagher in his established power trio format, performing a blend of electric blues, rock, and folk-influenced material. The record includes both amplified elec...

Blueprint is a 1973 studio album by Irish guitarist, singer, and songwriter Rory Gallagher. Rooted in blues rock, it broadened the sound of Gallagher's earlier power trio through the addition of keyboardist Lou Martin, alongside bassist Gerry McAvoy and drummer Rod de'Ath. The record combines electr...

Gloria Gaynor's 1976 album I've Got You continued her mid-1970s disco run on MGM, pairing club-oriented arrangements with soul vocals.

Gloria Gaynor's 1977 album Glorious was released during disco's commercial peak and kept her focus on orchestral club arrangements.

Flesh for Lulu is the 1984 debut studio album by the English post-punk band of the same name, establishing their raw sound within the UK underground scene.

Gloria Gaynor's 1979 album I Have a Right followed the success of I Will Survive and continued her partnership with producer Dino Fekaris.